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The Wine Makers
A laid-back journey into the heart of wine culture Every week, hosts Sam Coturri, Bart Hansen, and Brian Casey pull the cork on real conversations with winemakers, growers, sommeliers, and industry trailblazers from Sonoma and beyond. The Wine Makers blends deep knowledge with a relaxed, no-snobbery approach to everything from biodynamic farming to rebellious cider makers and sake artisans. These are not dry lectures or polished promos—just passionate people talking shop over a glass (or three). The hosts’ decades of hands-on experience in vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms fuel lively discussions about sustainability, storytelling, and the changing world of wine. Whether you’re just starting to explore wine or already know your skin-contact from your carbonic maceration, this show delivers honest insight, practical advice, and plenty of personality. Pour a glass and press play.
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Sep 14, 2018 • 1h 4min
The Wine Makers – Richard Arrowood at Amapola Creek
To say that Richard Arrowood is a Sonoma Legend is both true and an understatement. Richard Arrowood is an iconic winemaster who has been making wine exclusively in Sonoma County for more than for 50+ years. From 1974 through 1990, he created the wines for Chateau St. Jean, where he developed some of the first vineyard-designate Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon produced in Sonoma County. He has worked closely with Phil Coturri over the years to produce the best fruit with absolutely the best field management principles.
He and his wife, Alis, founded Arrowood Winery with the 1985 vintage. Each year, they made extraordinary small-lot varietals and vineyard designates. Richard was the winemaster at Arrowood Winery until June 2010, when he resigned his position to devote himself full-time to making wines for his estate winery, Amapola Creek Vineyards and Winery.
Facebook: @amapolacreek
Twitter: @amapolacreek
Instagram: amapolacreekwinery
Winery Address: 392 London Way, Sonoma, CA 95476
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1987, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
PH: 707-938-3783
Sep 7, 2018 • 1h 38min
The Wine Makers – Making Wine & Friends
This week the guys sit down with Jeff Cohn, owner/winemaker Jeff Cohn Cellars in Sonoma. Jeff recently received some very high scores for his last release and we were lucky enough to try his newest wines before anyone else.
Shortly after the recording of this show, we were told about the passing of Kent Rosenblum, he was a great mentor to many including Jeff Cohn. His spirit lives on through the wines he made and the wine lovers he touched.”
https://www.jeffcohncellars.com/
Sonoma Tasting Room:
T | 707-938-8343
E | info@jeffcohncellars.com
Alameda Admin Office:
T | (510) 465-5900
E | monica@jeffcohncellars.com
Aug 31, 2018 • 1h 33min
The Wine Makers – Tasting at Three Sticks
The Wine Makers sat back this week and did a full-blown tasting at Three Sticks Winery. We were joined by special guest Marcia Macomber, who is a marketing and advertising guru in the wine industry.
Enjoy as Ryan and Bob do their (our) show for us!
Aug 24, 2018 • 1h 17min
The Wine Makers – Sangiacomo Wines
The guys head to the Home Ranch of Sonoma’s Sangiacomo family to talk land, fruit and winemaking. Mike and Steve Sangiacomo along with Meghan Ainsworth really made us feel at home… in the middle of 1600 acres of beautiful vines and fruit. One Hell of a discussion follows and one not to be missed.
Website: http://sangiacomowines.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SangiacomoWines/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangiacomowines/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SangiacomoWines/
Aug 17, 2018 • 1h 33min
The Wine Makers – The Godfather
The guys really dive in for a long talk with one of Sonoma’s best known winemakers, The Godfather himself; Michael Muscardini. This is one conversation you won’t want to miss. Enjoy.
Michael@Muscardinicellars.com
Muscardinicellars.com
9830 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
707.933.9305
Aug 10, 2018 • 51min
The Wine Makers – Pre Harvest
The guys take a deep dive into exactly what’s going on in the fields right now in Sonoma and Napa counties. As harvest quickly approaches and everyone is gearing up for the immense job ahead, we take a minute to relax and taste some new wines along with covering what’s going on around the area wine wise. Always a bit irreverent and casual, The Wine Makers certainly take the stuffiness out of the wine world. Enjoy.
Aug 3, 2018 • 1h 18min
The Wine Makers – Desire Lines Wines
The Wine Makers sit down with Cody and Emily Rasmussen of Desire Lines Wines. Working their way up the hard way, they are great people as well as stellar winemakers. Cody is also the assistant winemaker at Bedrock Wine Company, working with Morgan Twain Peterson and Chris Cotrell.
www.desirlineswines.com
cody@desirelineswines.com
emily@desirelineswines.com
Jul 27, 2018 • 1h 25min
The Wine Makers – Bibiana Gonzalez Rave
The Wine Makers do a deep dive with a member of the very elite club, Winemaker of the Year as rated by the San Francisco Chronicle, Bibiana Gonzalez Rave. Bibiana is from Columbia, studied in France and has been a consulting winemaker at some of the top wineries around the world. Today she is making her beautiful wines in Sonoma County and we were lucky enough to talk with her on the show.
Jul 20, 2018 • 1h 23min
The Wine Makers – Women Owned Wineries
The Wine Makers host Amy Bess Cook of WOW along with Lulu McClellan of Handley Cellars and Katy Wilson of LaRue Wines. Both Katy and Lulu are incredible winery owners and their wines are simply beautiful. Amy also has a new Grenache called Sirsee and is promoting gender equality in the winery business.
Jul 13, 2018 • 1h 8min
The Wine Makers – What’s Goin’ On
EP57: After the holidays, the guys talk about what’s happening in the vineyards and all things wine. Enjoy.
